Symposium Proceedings 2025

Invited Speakers:

  • Prof. Virginia D’Auria​, Université Côte d’Azur, France​.
    Talk title: “Multipartite quantum optics in integrated structures ​​”
  • Dr. Daniel Brunner, Institut Femto ST, France.
    Talk title: “Performant and large semiconductor laser neural networks with in situ training ”
  • Dr. Mariangela Gioannini, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.
    Talk title: “A few mode VCSELs: understanding transverse mode coupling and its impact on relative intensity noise”
  • Prof. Frank Peters, Tyndall National Institute, Ireland. Talk title: “Lasers and coherence in photonic integrated circuits “

Bags of Chips, what for?
[aka. Application of PICs]​​​​:

High-resolution astronomical spectrograph based on an optical phase array antenna  
F.M. van Estrik,  L. Kaper, and L. Chang,
[NL] UTwente

Overcoming optical losses in a heterogeneous SiN/GaAs platform for quantum photonics 
De Witte, M. Ljubotina, A. Shadmani, Z. Liu,  I. L. Lufungula, S. Yao, M. Topic, J. Krc, L. Midolo, B. Kuyken, D. Van Thourhout
[Be] UGent

Grating assisted radiation mode coupling in GaN-on-SiN platform for visible photonic integration  
T. Aggarwal, T. Daynes, M. Heck
[NL] TU Eindoven

Component Design Towards a Monolithically Integrated Optical Gyroscope on an InP based platform  
R. V. Shenoi, J. Konig, A.P.C. Sedilot, A. Prosad, V. Calzadilla and X. J.M. Leijten
[NL] TU Eindoven

Complicated optics
[aka. Photonics Systems]:

Hong-Ou-Mandel interference for plug-and-play measurement-device-independent QKD ​
K.-W. Chen, S. Atzeni, S. Clemmen, D. Van Thourhout
[Be] UGent

Nanophotonic scintillators in back-irradiation configuration for high-quality X-ray imaging 
M. G. Abebe, B. Maes
[Be] UMons

Multilayer Liquid Crystal Devices: Toward Ultra-Compact and Versatile Photonic Fabrication
F. Abbasi, K. Neyts, J. Beeckman, I Nys
[Be] UGent

Wide Field of View and High Data Rate Detectors for Indoor Optical Wireless Communication
N. V. Sanjay Kumar, K. Prift, J. Mink, E. Tangdiongga
[NL] TU Eindhoven

Throwing light and see if it sticks
[aka. Optical Material Caracterization] :

Direct Measurement of Brillouin Gain Coefficient Independent of Coupling Losses
M. Mozdoor Dashtabi, B. I. Akca
[NL] VU Amsterdam

Electro-optical properties of SrTiO3
A. Boelen, A. Ulrich, K. Brahim, M. Debaets, Y. Huang,  C. Sun, M. Baryshnikova, C. Haffner, C. Merckling
[Be] Imec

Photoluminescence Characterisation of Germanium-Vacancies in Nanodiamonds 
O. J. Y. Harb,  M. F. Cherta, J. Prooth, S. Clemmen, D. Van Thourhout, M. Nesladek
[Be] UGent

Spectroscopic analysis of Nd-doped aluminium oxide amplifiers 
B. Jongebloed, K. Wang, S. M. García-Blanco
[NL] UTwente

Lasers over the rainbow
[aka. Lasers]​:

Photonic Filter for THz signals using a feedback-controlled on-chip multi-wavelength laser  
P. Marin-Palomo, G. Arda Akin, M. Virte
[Be] VUB

Loss Mechanisms in Planar Whispering Gallery Mode Perovskite Lasers
R. Akrour, H. H. Nguyen, K. Elkhouly, I. Goldberg, P. Heremans, R. Gehlhaar, J. Genoe
[Be] Imec

Exploring Polarization Switching in VCSELs Under Signal Modulation 
S. Guessoum, T. Malica, A. Kyriazis, J. Van Erps, G. Van Steenberge, M. Virte
[Be] VUB

Measurements of the Effects of Current Noise on Laser Linewidth in Monolithic Indium Phosphide 
T.A. Krielaart, J. Konig, X.J.M. Leijtens and M.J.R. Heck
[NL] TU Eindhoven

New shiny toys
[aka. Novel Devices]:

Fluorescence-based chiral sensing with silicon nanophotonics
T. T. C Sistermans, A. Krimovs, R. Pal, A. G. Curto
[Be] UGent

Rare-Earth-Doped Aluminum Oxide Thin Films by Sol–Gel Processing for Integrated Photonics 
A. Joseph, R. Otupiri, S. Meskers, R. Stabile
[NL] TU Eindhoven

Electrical Characterization of above 67 GHz InP Membrane Co-Planar Strip Electro-optic Phase Modulators
A. K. Sünnetçioğlu, J. A. Hillier, D. Fernandes da Silva, F. Pronk, Y. Wang, and  Y. Jiao
[NL] TU Eindhoven

Engineering Doping Profiles in Waveguide-Integrated Si Single Photon Avalanche Detectors
B. Das, M. Manta Chapa, D. Van Thourhout, S. Clemmen
[Be] UGent

​​​123 Optics
[aka. Numerical Techniques in Optics]:

From Photonic Devices to AI Accelerators: Cross-Functional Simulation of Photonic Systems
S. d’Herbais de Thun, M. Hejda, T. Van Vaerenbergh
[Be]HPE-labs

Quasi-lumped element Driver-Modulator concepts for improved electronic-photonic integration 
J. A. Hillier, P. Kaul, R. Kasno, K. Williams, W. Yao
[NL] TU Eindhoven

Imodulator: a complete and open-source python package for design and simulation of travelling-wave electro-optical modulators 
D. J. F. da Silva, A. K. Sünnetçioğlu, Y. Jiao, M. J. R. Heck
[NL] TU Eindhoven

Photonic Circuit Optimization for Quantum Phase Sensing Using Gaussian Variational Methods  
K. Luyckx
[Be]HPE-labs

Posters:

1.Thermal Diffusion of Titanium in Sapphire for Integrated Photonics
R. Sarmasti Emam​
University of Twente [NL]

2. Multimode Interference Coupler Integrating Dual 50/50 Splitters and Waveguide Crossing
J. Konig
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

3. Directional Smith-Purcell radiation with coupled high-index gratings
T. Delplace
Umons [Be]

4. An experimental study on how the annealing and the chemical mechanical polishing processes affect the losses of thin Al2O3 films
A. Mashlah
University of Twente [NL]

5. Spatio-Temporal Initial Conditions for Ultrafast-Pulsed Multi-Mode Nonlinear Optics
J. Dechanxhe
Université Libre de Bruxelles [Be]

6. Implementing a parallel analog Ising machine using a spatial light modulator
J. Van Cauwenberge
Vrije Universiteit Brussel [Be]

7. Optimizing metal-semiconductor contacts to n-InGaAs for ultrawideband InP-based devices
A. Lubben
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) [NL]

8. Ultra-Compact Low-Loss Inverse Designed RGB Splitter Based on Aluminum Nitride Waveguides
A. Caut
University of Twente [NL]

9. Design and Characterization of a 120-deg Hybrid for Sub-nm Profilometry
R. Jansen
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

10. Measurement of the non-linear susceptibility of PZT and periodic poling of PZT towards integrated non-linear sources
L. Vlieghe
Ghent University [Be]

11. Sputter-Deposited Aluminium Oxide Ring Resonators for Ultraviolet Photonics
C.C.J. Annema
University of Twente [NL]

12. Data-Driven SOA Modeling for Current Control in Metro-Access Networks
S. Xia
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) [NL]

13. Low-loss fiber-to-chip coupling using a spot size converter fabricated with 2.5D lithography
E.P.G. Beelen
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) [NL]

14. Automated Imaging-Based Inspection and Failure Prediction for Photonic Integrated Circuits
L. Fumagalli
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) [NL]

15. Two Methods for Heterogeneous Integration of InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche detectors with Ultra-Low Loss Si3N4
S. C. Fakkel
Technical University of Eindhoven [NL]

16. Robust method for on-chip wavelength calibration for integrated tunable lasers
A. Budarin
Technical University of Eindhoven [NL]

17. Performance of AlN and hBN materials as heat spreaders for active InP devices heterogeneously integrated on Silicon
S. Abdi
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

18. Two-Stage Integrated Wavelength Tracking for On-Chip Laser Calibration
S.A.J. Mulders
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

19. cancelled

20. Predicting the optimal noise strength for solving optimization problems with analog Ising machines
L. Mys
Vrij Universiteit Brussel [Be]

21. Micro-transfer printing for fabrication of heterogeneously integrated single-photon avalanche detectors
A. Zozulia
Technical University of Eindhoven [NL]

22. Experimental Characterization of LO Phase Noise and Jitter in Analog RF-over-Fiber Links for Phase Coherent Microwave Systems
M. Shahzad
Mbryonics Ltd. [NL]

23. Compact Model for an Electro-Optic Phase Modulator
B.J.A. Bas
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

24. cancelled

25. Spatial Light Modulator Assisted Point-by-Point Fabrication of High-Reflectivity Fiber Bragg Gratings in Free-Standing Optical Fibers
K. Danielyan
Vrije Universiteit Brussel [Be]

26. Stimulating Biological Neurons at Single-Dendrite Precision with Photonic Microchips Optimized for 488-nm
E. Abram
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [NL]

27. Resonances in doubly anisotropic, high-index nanoplatelets
B. You
Universiteit Gent – imec [Be]

28. A High-Tolerance Fabrication Method for Full-Wafer Triangular Polarization Converters on the InP membrane
D. Liang
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) [NL]

29. Tailored direct laser writer lithography for fabrication of low loss photonic micro-circuits
M. Talebi Khoshmehr
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [NL]

30. Optical and Thermal Effects of the Buried Oxide Layer on InP PICs grown on InPoSi Substrates
J.-A. Lin
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

31. Observation of bound states of Kerr optical solitons in parametrically driven fiber cavity
C. Dupont
Université Libre de Bruxelles [Be]

32. Investigation on the near UV reflectance of on-chip 3D printed micro mirrors
N.Xu
University of Twente [NL]

33. Ultrabright perovskite light-emitting diodes under nanosecond optical and electrical pulsing
H.-H. Nguyen
Imec [Be]

34. Laser-Induced Forward Transfer of Microspacers for Alignment Correction in PIC modules
P. Kumar Thandra
University of Twente [NL]

35. Information Capacity Analysis of Photonic Extreme Learning Machines
R. Rahul
Université Libre de Bruxelles [Be]

36. Fiber Bragg Grating Interrogation with Laser Dynamics
B. Gellaerts
Vrije Universiteit Brussel [Be]

37. Balanced photodetector optimization for FMCW LiDAR coherent receiver application by Particle Swarm Optimization
A. Sedilot
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

38. Free-Space 4F Optical Correlator for Object Detection
M. Dehbashizadeh Chehreghan
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]

39. Reprogrammable All-Optical Ultra-Compact Nonlinear Activation Function for Neuromorphic Computing on Indium Phosphide Membrane on Silicon
A. Lechiara
Eindhoven University of Technology [NL]